Description
This chocolate lava cake features a delicate baked exterior with a rich, molten chocolate center, creating an elegant yet simple dessert perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
100 g dark chocolate
100 g unsalted butter
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
80 g caster sugar
30 g plain flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Butter, for greasing ramekins
Cocoa powder or plain flour, for dusting ramekins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder or flour.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, caster sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until pale and slightly thickened.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until combined.
- Sift in the plain flour and gently fold until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins and place on a baking tray.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain slightly wobbly.
- Rest for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and carefully invert onto plates.
- Serve immediately while the centers are molten, optionally with ice cream, cream, or berries.
Notes
Add a small piece of chocolate in the center before baking for extra molten texture.
Enhance flavor with espresso powder or orange zest.
Best served immediately; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently in the microwave for a few seconds to soften the center.
If preparing ahead, refrigerate filled ramekins and add 1–2 minutes to baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
